Join the World Simmental–Fleckvieh Congress 2026
Hosted by the Czech Fleckvieh Breeders Association, Czech Republic. | 15–21 September 2026
About the Congress
We are honoured to host the World Simmental–Fleckvieh Congress in the Czech Republic for the first time.
Join us in the heart of Europe for a carefully prepared programme, combined with the opportunity to discover the beauty of the Czech countryside, experience modern livestock farming, and learn about our long-standing agricultural traditions.
We look forward to welcoming you in September 2026.
Congress Organizer
The Czech Fleckvieh Cattle Breeders’ Association is a professional organization representing breeders of the traditional Czech Fleckvieh cattle. The Association maintains the herd book, implements the breeding program, provides expert advisory and methodological support, and actively promotes the breed both nationally and internationally.
The Association is chaired by its President, Marian Bílý. The executive management team consists of the Director, Pavel Král, the Deputy Director, Tereza Dodávková, and the Technical Specialist, Hana Vlčková.
Agenda
Conference fee
"Early Bird"
800 EUR
The registration fee for the Simmental–Fleckvieh World Congress 2026 varies based on the date of registration. An Early Bird rate of EUR 800 is available for registrations completed by April 30, 2026. For registrations made between May 1 and June 30, 2026, the fee is EUR 900. We highly recommend registering early to take advantage of these discounted rates.
Venue
Brno, the city of Mendel
Brno is the second-largest in the Czech Republic, offering a relaxed atmosphere, vibrant student life, cozy cafés and bars, and remarkable modernist architecture. Experience the authentic Czech Republic without tourists.
How to get here
Participants can fly to Vienna, Prague or Brno. The city has excellent international connections and is easy to reach by train, bus, or car. Brno’s compact city center makes getting around simple, and its reliable public transport ensures you can move quickly and comfortably during your stay.
Accommodation
All congress participants will be accommodated at the OREA Congress Hotel Brno, offering convenient access to the event venue. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to book your accommodation at the OREA Congress Hotel Brno.
Accommodation
All congress participants will be accommodated at the OREA Congress Hotel Brno, offering convenient access to the event venue. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to book your accommodation at the OREA Congress Hotel Brno.
Congress app
Before the congress begins, you will receive an electronic ticket that also gives you access to our official app. In the app, you will find everything you need at your fingertips – the full programme, speaker profiles, and other useful information to make your experience smooth and enjoyable.
Registration
Contacts
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, accommodation, or the congress program, please feel free to contact us.
Usefull Info
Essential information about Czechia and what you need to know before you go.
Currency
The basic currency is the Czech koruna. Credit cards are commonly accepted.
Exchange rate (approx)
1 USD = 20,50 CZK
1 EUR =24,20 CZK
Safety
The Czech Republic ranks among the 10 safest countries in the world.
Electrical outlets
In the Czech Republic, we encounter single-phase outlets with a voltage of 230 V. This type of outlet is designated as E. It is typically used in France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, but also in Slovakia and Poland.
Weather in September
The average temperature in September in the Czech Republic is around 13–15 °C. September can be slightly rainy, with occasional showers.
Visa requirement
Foreign visitors are required to verify, prior to entering the Czech Republic, whether they are subject to visa requirements and whether they meet the entry conditions. Up-to-date information is available on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (ipc.gov.cz).
WSFF kongres 2026
15 September 2026 – 21 September 2026 • OREA Congress Hotel Brno